Ready to level up? 🎮 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) just announced they're voting next month on creating an Olympic Esports Games! 🏅
IOC President Thomas Bach shared on Friday that this move could make esports the next big thing in the Olympic world, aiming to become the ultimate achievement for gamers globally.
For years, the IOC has been exploring the esports universe, even setting up a dedicated commission to dive into opportunities. Back in 2021, they launched the Olympic Virtual Series—a pilot run in the esports arena.
\"With the creation of Olympic Esports Games, the IOC is taking a major step forward and is keeping up with the pace of the digital revolution,\" Bach said during a news conference. \"We are very excited how enthusiastically the esports community represented in our Esports Commission has engaged with this initiative. This is further proof of the attractivity of the Olympic brand and the values it stands for.\"
The proposal is set to be voted on during their session at the Paris Olympics next month, and they've already got a potential host in mind! 🏟️
Bach mentioned that while a new structure will be set up within the IOC for the Esports Games, it will remain separate from the traditional Olympic Games' organizational and financial model.
This move comes as the IOC aims to connect with younger fans. With the traditional audience aging, embracing esports could be the perfect way to keep the Olympic spirit alive and thriving among the new generation! 🌟
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IOC to vote on creation of Olympic Esports Games, says president
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